Lane Enterprises is going to build a new McDonald’s in Arkansas City to replace its current one at 2022 N. Summit St. The new restaurant will be similar to the one pictured here that the company built in El Dorado last year. Courtesy photo

Lane Enterprises is going to build a new McDonald’s in Arkansas City to replace its current one at 2022 N. Summit St. The new restaurant will be similar to the one pictured here that the company built in El Dorado last year. Courtesy photo

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The restaurant has had a number of remodels through the years, but it’s closing after business March 19 for new construction. That will include a dual drive-through, a PlayPlace and a more efficient kitchen.

“There’s just a lot of things that nowadays become much more efficient,” Michael Lane says. “The right thing to do is to completely start over.”

Though he’s probably going to contact the high school’s marching band about performing for the reopening, which will be about 90 days after construction starts, Lane says there will be a different approach this time instead of a parade.

Whereas last time the McDonald’s was new to the city, this time he says Lane Enterprises is already a part of the community.

He says he wants to find ways to reach out to local organizations that need help.

“I definitely want to make sure I’m including the community as best I can.”